Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Muffins: the kings and queens of the snack world. They are a life-saver when you’re on the go, especially if you’ve got rugrats at home!

These chocolate zucchini muffins are moist, sweet, and perfectly speckled with chocolate and walnuts.

To create this recipe, I just slightly altered my Best Ever Banana Bread, which you will know if you’ve made it before, is incredibly moist and delicious.

After these muffins have cooled completely, I transfer them to an air-tight container and place them in the freezer. They last for ages that way, and I simply pop one out and let it thaw for 20-30 minutes before I eat it. You could, of course, use a toaster oven to speed the thawing process.

I love smearing globs of peanut butter on top of these cutie lil’ domes, but they also taste amazing as is. Paired with a piece of fruit, and they make a wicked breakfast. Best part? Your kids will never know they’re eating zucchini.

Store bought muffins contain high amounts of processed sugar, and a lot of preservatives – but not these babies! Preservative-free, and just one tablespoon of sugar per muff!

When checking to see if the muffins are cooked all the way through, be sure to insert your toothpick into the largest muffin.

Before we get to mmmixin’ up these super delicious chocolate zucchini muffins, I feel it is necessary to share a relevant joke that my awesome cousin Mackenzie told me years ago.

Two muffins are baking in an oven. One muffin says to the other, “Boy, it sure is gettin’ hot in here!” The other muffin says, “Ah!!! A talking muffin!!”

Instructions

Add the flax egg, vanilla, and cashew milk, and whisk again to incorporate.

Stir in the grated zucchini.

Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, and stir gently only until no flour is visible.

Gently fold in the walnuts and chocolate chips.

Line a muffin tray with parchment muffin cups, and fill each one almost completely full.

Bake in the center of the oven for 25-27 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the largest muffin comes out clean.

Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before removing from tray.

Transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling, or pop one into your mouth while it's still warm. Yummaaaa.

Muffins keep for one week in a sealed container on the counter, or up to three months in the freezer.

Recipe Notes

As always, nutritional information is a rough estimate. For a full explanation of nutritional analysis, please read our Disclaimer.

Nutrition Facts

Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Amount Per Serving (1 muffin)

Calories 273Calories from Fat 144

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 16g25%

Saturated Fat 9g45%

Sodium 214mg9%

Potassium 151mg4%

Total Carbohydrates 29g10%

Dietary Fiber 1g4%

Sugars 14g

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A0.8%

Vitamin C4.6%

Calcium4.3%

Iron9.1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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